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Kudos from me too, Mr. Armstrong. But, given the time of year and the hoop in panel 3, I would have expected the kid to have a basketball (easier to get a game, or just play/practice by yourself), not a football (need several to play) — I know it wasn’t the point, just seemed odd to me. I wish there was a PAL in every city.

Thank for this strip today. I remember on the web when an officer did the very same thing, saw a kid with a football standing by himself, officer stopped and go out of his car and tossed the football with the youth. Let’s youth see officers like to have fun too.

In addition to what “CDK” and others have said, it’s also an up hill battle for the parents who do care. They do their part, but the kids have to leave the house at some particular point for the day. At that time, their attention is constantly being lured by what is out there, including that element…. – And in addition, there’s the radio and TV, and what I was originally referring to, the closing and neglecting of many a community center for kids to play and develop their abilities for sports or the cutting of funds for school and after school programs designed to foster a kid’s appreciation for music, the arts, science, you name it!…. there are parents who don’t put the right thoughts in their kids’ minds and hearts. But there are many who do . But either way, the battle has many fronts…..

And I forgot to also include the need for positive role models, as depicted here. Someone to help parents by reinforcing what parents are trying to teach their children. Someone to show that they as police, teachers, etc. are not someone or something to be feared, or “not trusted”, but someone who cares and wants to share in their community, and it’s people . Someone who shows that they are a human first, as well as some “badge”, or some office, or whatever position they hold. – Not to mention that there are single parents (due to death of spouse, as well as other reasons)

About JumpStart

Packed with humor and heart, JumpStart is a modern comic strip with a classic feel. At the core of the JumpStart family is Joe Cobb, a big-city cop, and his wife, Marcy, a nurse in a bustling Philadelphia hospital. Their jobs are easy compared to the challenge of raising four kids. At the end of the day, Joe and Marcy want what we all want: a good night's sleep. Their oldest, Sunny, is an avid reader who can answer your questions before you have time to do a Google search. Her brother, Jojo (aka Joseph Cobb, Jr.), has aspirations of being president. In fact, he already is president — of his second-grade class. Joe and Marcy's newest surprise additions are the twins, Tommi and Teddy. This talkative pair began conversing in the womb and are still going strong. Imagine what they'll say when they actually learn to speak! Rounding out the cast is Crunchy, a grouchy but warm-hearted police officer who is Joe's partner, and a host of extended family members and friends. You'll enjoy the wit and wisdom of this colorful, unpredictable cast, which includes the antics of in-laws, co-workers, a 6-year-old doctor, and a texting dog named Snoog-A-Boo.